The Innuos ZENith Next-Gen is a high-performance music server and streamer designed to deliver pristine digital audio signals for audiophiles. It features the ARC6 NGaN Power Supply, a custom PreciseAudio mainboard, and an Intel Core i7 processor with 8 performance cores, all housed in a premium 10mm CNC-machined aluminum chassis. The modular design allows for flexible storage options up to 16TB and customizable digital output modules, enabling configurations as a streamer, server, or both. Additionally, the ZENith Next-Gen is upgradeable, offering future-proofing for audiophiles seeking high performance and flexibility in their digital music playback.
Specifications:
Audio Outputs:
- USB: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports supporting up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD256 via DoP, and DSD512 via Native DSD.
- Optional Digital Output Modules:
- PhoenixUSB Lite Board: Regenerated and reclocked USB signal for enhanced sound quality.
- PhoenixI2S Lite Board: Direct connection to DAC chip, supporting up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD1024.
- SPDIF Board: Provides superior SPDIF Coaxial, Optical, and AES outputs, supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz PCM.
Connectivity:
- Ethernet: 2 x LAN RJ45 bridged Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN, Aux).
- USB: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (Backup/Import, Aux, DAC).
- Chassis Ground: 4mm 'Speaker plug' port.
Supported Formats:
- CD Ripping: Requires external USB-connected CD ripper.
- CD Formats: Red Book standard; compatible with CD, CD-R, CD-RW.
- Ripped Formats: FLAC (compression level 0), WAV.
- Playback Formats: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, MQA.
Sample Rates and Bit Depths:
- Sample Rates: 44.1kHz to 768kHz; DSD over PCM (DoP) up to DSD256; Native DSD up to DSD512 (on selected DACs).
- Bit Depths: 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit.
User Control Interfaces:
- Web Interface: Accessible via modern web browsers on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.
- Mobile App: Innuos Sense App available for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire.
Hardware:
- Operating System Storage: pSLC (pseudo Single-Level Cell) industrial-grade SSD for the OS, independently powered and directly connected to the PreciseAudio board.
- Optional Music Storage: Factory-fitted PCIe NVMe SSDs available in 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB; user or factory-fitted m.2 NVMe SSDs.
- Processor: Intel Core i7 with 8 performance cores.
- Memory: 16GB DDR4 industrial-grade low-noise RAM.
Streaming and CD Storage:
- UPnP/DLNA: AssetUPnP support.
- Streaming Services: Compatible with Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, HighResAudio, and Internet Radio.
- CD Metadata: Supports FreeDB, MusicBrainz, Discogs, GD3.
- Compatible Systems: Sonos Multi-room Wireless Music System, DLNA/UPnP compatible devices, USB DACs complying with USB Audio Class 2, selected USB DACs supporting Native DSD.
Network Requirements:
- Internet connection required for metadata lookup, streaming services, and software updates.
- Network access via Ethernet.
- Premium subscriptions required for certain streaming services.
Power Supply:
- Switchable between 230V AC and 115V AC.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
- Dimensions: 420mm x 365mm x 105mm (W x D x H).
- Weight: 12.7 kg.